Denis vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1643 for Denis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Mia mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Denis and Mia boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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